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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

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Leading by Example

Air Force Col. Brandon J. Tellez, commandant of cadets, completes the assault course alongside basic cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 during training at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 13, 2026. The training develops confidence, teamwork, discipline and resilience as cadets build warfighting readiness.

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